Any parents sending their minor children up to the Hill to intern need their heads examined.
I sent mine to Austin (he was 18) he thought it was lame.
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I was wondering the same thing. No way would I ever send my 16 yo kid to live or work in DC...
My granddaughter has been nominated to go on a "People to People, Student Ambassador tour of Europe this summer. We've all thought that this would be such a wonderful experience, but only if her mother can go along as a chaparone or something.